This week I’m in recovery mode after a fabulous, yet not-at-all relaxing week-long family vacation to Anaheim, California. I had this tiny grain of hope that maybe, just maybe I’d be able to catch a few minutes by the pool, soaking up the Cali sun, with a fruity tropical drink in hand. But duh, relaxation is just not on the itinerary with two kids under the age of five. So I didn’t get the R&R, but I did get to belt out “Let it Go” with my kids in the midst of a spectacular fireworks display and a seemingly real snowfall in southern California in June. I’ll take it!

But I’m still holding out hope that I can catch a few moments of relaxation in the sun this summer, in between grilling all the meat and veggies imaginable, of course.

The first official day of summer is fast approaching, which means it’s time to get your grill on and celebrate! So today, I’m hosting a little celebration right here on the blog. Part 1 of the celebration involves this recipe for Caribbean Grilled Veggie Bowls with Cauliflower Rice and Peas. All those bright veggies, the char from the grill, the sweet ‘n spicy kick from the fresh mango habanero vinaigrette …this recipe just screams summer! Part 2 of the celebration involves a fun giveaway to spice up your summer grilling menu. Oh yeah, I said giveaway! Keep reading for the details!

For this dish, I used the Vegetable Grilling Seasoning from Simply Organic’s Grilling Seasons® blends, which provided the perfect savory base for the veggies. You can’t go wrong when cumin, coriander, oregano, and cilantro are in the mix. And to infuse a little Caribbean jerk flavor into the dish, I added some allspice. Boldly seasoned veggies sizzling on the grill…it’s truly a sight to behold.

I served these veggies on a bed of cauliflower rice and peas, my healthy take on the traditional Jamaican dish of white rice and kidney beans. I sautéed the cauliflower rice with garlic and onion and added a splash of coconut milk at the end to bring all the beautiful flavors together into one wholesome side dish.

Paired with the seasoned grilled veggies, a drizzle of spicy mango vinaigrette, and a bit of fresh cilantro, this is one vegetarian meal you won’t want to miss this summer!

Be sure to check out the other seasoning blends in the Simply Organic Grilling Seasons® line. From chicken and steak to chops and seafood, these spices are the perfect addition to your summer barbecue menu. Visit Simply Organic’s Easy Summer Eats site to learn more about these seasonings and to access a whole slew of tasty summer recipes.

And now for the GIVEAWAY! Enter via the Rafflecopter link below for a chance to win your own set of Grilling Seasons® blends from Simply Organic. The giveaway ends on June 25th. One winner will receive these wonderful spice blends just in time for the July 4th long weekend!

Disclosure: Simply Organic sent me two sets of Grilling Seasons® blends free of charge. The first set was for my own use and the second set was provided for this giveaway.

Giveaway begins on June 19th, 2015 at 12:00 AM CST and ends June 25th, 2015 at 12:00 AM CST. Giveaway is open to everyone age 18 and older. Winner will be randomly selected and notified via email on June 26th, 2015. Winner will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. Good luck!

Place ⅓ of the florets into a food processor. Give it a few quick pulses and then process for about 10 seconds until the cauliflower resembles rice kernels.

Transfer the cauliflower rice to a large bowl.

Repeat this process 2 more times with the remaining florets.

In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tsp of olive oil over medium heat.

Once heated, add the chopped onion and sprinkle with salt. Cook the onion for about 2 minutes.

Add in the garlic and dried thyme and cook for 1 minute.

Add the kidney beans to the pan and sprinkle with salt. Stir to incorporate and cook for another minute.

Add in the coconut milk and cauliflower rice and sprinkle with salt. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice is slightly tender.

Take the rice and peas off the heat and set aside.

Give the rice and peas a taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

Grilled veggies: Place the chopped vegetables in a large bowl or on a large baking sheet.

Drizzle the veggies with olive oil and add in the vegetable seasoning, all spice, thyme, and a healthy sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Toss the vegetables to coat all the pieces with the oil and seasoning.

Heat a grill pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Or, fire up the barbecue grill to medium heat.

Working in batches, cook the veggies until they are tender and have a nice char on the outside. Cooking time will vary depending on the vegetable. Sweet potatoes and plantains will need to cook about 7 minutes on each side, red pepper 5-6 minutes on each side, and zucchini and onions 3-4 minutes on each side.

Mango Habanero Vinaigrette: While the veggies are cooking, place all vinaigrette ingredients into a food processor, blender, or nutribullet.

Blend until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.

Assemble the bowls: Place about 1 ½ cups of cauliflower rice and peas into each bowl.

Top the rice and peas with about 2 cups of mixed veggies. Or, divide each type of veggie into quarters and evenly distribute among the 4 bowls.

Drizzle the veggies with 3 tablespoons of vinaigrette and sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired.

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Hi! I'm Krista, and welcome to Destination Delish, a blog where I explore the light and healthy side of cooking. Join me as I discover unique ingredients, learn new cooking techniques, and prepare light and wholesome recipes with a few sweet treats on the side! Read More…